Gardening Tips

While nature is in hibernation, the anticipation for spring begins to grow. In winter, garden work in Tyrol mostly comes to a halt, giving you plenty of time to plan your garden for the upcoming spring. Use this period of natural rest to think about potential changes in your garden. However, even in February, there […]

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull garden. With strategic plant choices and creative design, you can infuse vibrant hues and textures into your outdoor space even during the coldest months. Here’s how: 1. Embrace Bold Bark Colors While winter bloomers steal some spotlight, tree and shrub barks offer striking, low-maintenance color: 2. Winter-Blooming Plants:

Enhance Your Winter Garden Planning: 5 Original Tips to Elevate Your Spring Garden While the existing advice lays a strong foundation, diving deeper into winter’s unique opportunities can transform your garden from ordinary to extraordinary. Here are five fresh, actionable strategies to enrich your planning process and ensure a thriving, sustainable oasis by spring: 1.

Planting in the Shade – What I Learned About Bulbs I used to think bulbs were pretty straightforward—you dig a hole, drop them in, and wait for spring. But it wasn’t until I started experimenting with shady corners of my garden that I realized how picky some of these little guys can be. At first,

I used to wonder why my water lilies never bloomed. The leaves looked healthy enough, floating peacefully on the surface of my little garden pond—but no flowers, not even a hint. It was frustrating. I always thought water lilies just bloomed on their own, but it turns out they’re a bit fussier than I expected.

A freshly laid turf lawn can turn the dream of a lush, green garden into reality. While turf is generally low-maintenance, it can sometimes show signs of trouble. In this post, you’ll learn how to properly care for your new lawn and avoid common issues like brown patches or moss. The Four Pillars of Turf

A green roof on your garage not only enhances curb appeal – it also improves insulation, supports biodiversity, and reduces rainwater runoff. But should you do it yourself or call in the pros? In this guide, we break down the key steps, costs, and considerations to help you plan your garage green roof project. Why

A Garden is a Wonderful Place of Peace and Relaxation However, a beautiful garden also requires maintenance and, above all, time. This can be a challenge when balancing work and family. Many hobby gardeners work with passion, but professional garden design can make the crucial difference between a beautiful and a functional garden. In this

Fertilizing Privet (Ligustrum): When and How to Do It Right Privet is mainly planted as a hedge or topiary shrub because it responds very well to pruning. To help this semi-evergreen shrub recover from the loss of biomass due to trimming, it should be fertilized at least once a year. Here’s when and how to

Rooting Powder and Root Activators: How They Work and How to Use Them Rooting powders or root activators are popular aids for propagating plants from cuttings, especially with woody plants and roses. Here’s how the different products work and how to use them correctly. Why Use Rooting Powder? Propagation by cuttings is often the best—and

How Long Does Potting Soil Last – Can You Still Use Old Soil? Ever wondered how long potting soil lasts and whether old soil can still be used? We’ve got the answers. With the start of the planting season, the question often arises: Can you still use last year’s potting soil? Under certain conditions, the

Always Stay in the Green Zone! Tips for Pruning Firs and Their Many Varieties If you have a fir tree in your garden, you’ll rarely need to reach for the shears. Firs and their many cultivars are beloved by gardeners: they are evergreen, make attractive standalone specimens, and with the right pruning, they can even

Rambler Roses – Romantic Climbers for Natural Gardens If you want to crown your natural garden with romance, planting a Rambler rose is a must. These magnificent climbing roses can reach heights of up to ten meters and adorn tree canopies, pergolas, and rose arches beautifully. In addition to the stunning visual appeal of Rambler

Sunflowers, with their giant yellow blooms, are true eye-catchers in the garden, on the terrace, or even on the balcony. Here’s what matters most when it comes to sowing and planting sunflowers. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are popular for their cheerful, open-faced blossoms. Growing sunflowers yourself – whether sowing or planting – is easy. You don’t

Most perennials don’t necessarily need fertilising. However, in some cases, it’s still beneficial to provide them with nutrients to support healthy growth. With proper nutrition – such as horn shavings – gaps in the perennial bed will fill in more quickly. Just like vegetables, perennials are divided into light feeders and heavy feeders – meaning

Paving sand or Dansand helps keep the joints between paving stones in garden paths and patios free from weeds. We answer the most important questions about how to apply it and what to watch out for. If you use a weed-inhibiting paving sand to fill the joints between your paving stones, your paving can remain

Spring is finally here. The trees are budding and flowers are blooming. But it’s not just these plants that are sprouting—so is the weeds, much to the annoyance of hobby gardeners. Dandelions, plantains, and the like are popping up everywhere in Tyrolean gardens and driveways. Removing these weeds, especially from cracks and joints, is difficult—but

Spring Cleaning for the Balcony: How to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for the Season For those who experience a lot of hustle and bustle during the day, the spring weather often calls for some peace and relaxation on the balcony after work. However, the winter has left its mark. To transform your outdoor space back

Reusing Old Potting Soil: Can Last Year’s Soil Still Be Used? As the planting season begins, many gardeners wonder: Can last year’s soil still be used? Here’s the answer. If potting soil is stored improperly, it can lose nutrients and moisture. Spring is here, and the planting season is starting. Looking into last year’s flower

Ants: Useful Creatures or Unwanted Guests? How to Repel Them Safely Ants are beneficial creatures, but what can you do when they become a nuisance? With a little patience, they can be deterred and kept away. Here are some home remedies and methods to keep ants out—both indoors and in the garden. Ants in the

Flying Ants in the House: How to Get Rid of Them Safely During the summer months, swarms of flying ants sometimes find their way indoors. These large, winged ants are harmless, but what should you do with them? How can you get them out? An expert shares some useful tips. Flying Ants Don’t Stay Long

Voles in the garden can quickly become a nuisance, as they love to gnaw on root vegetables, flower bulbs, and even the roots of roses. Here’s how to get rid of these pesky rodents! Voles are a gardener’s nightmare. That’s why many methods have been developed to remove them as soon as possible. Voles may

Time to Get Started in the Garden: Preparing Raised Beds – But Beware of Mice and Hantavirus Mice often overwinter in raised beds, so caution is advised. Hantaviruses are shed by infected rodents through saliva, urine, and feces. Humans can become infected through inhalation. Mice are common in gardens, increasing the risk of hantavirus infection.

The 10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds Not all types of vegetables are suitable for the limited space in a raised bed. The best vegetables for raised beds grow quickly, produce abundantly, and can be harvested over a long period. Here are the top 10 vegetable varieties and types ideal for raised bed gardening. Vegetables

When lush blooming perennials fall over or even bend, it’s heartbreaking. Plants like peonies, asters, rudbeckia, and delphiniums, with their abundance of flowers, tend to lose their structure. Once the wind has knocked them down, it’s too late. But this doesn’t have to happen. By using plant supports early on, you don’t have to worry